Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1214Â and CHEM 1241/1243, each course with a grade of C or better.
Overview of the biology of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and fungi. Cell structure and function, metabolism, information flow and genetics, evolutionary relationships, and microbial ecology. A conceptual and experimental background sufficient to enable students to successfully pursue more advanced courses in related fields. Three hour laboratory.